Careers at The RISE Clinic

Join Our Clinical Team

Build your career where it matters most. The RISE Clinic is seeking compassionate, skilled clinicians who want to make a lasting impact in the lives of individuals navigating trauma, reentry, and recovery in Alabama.

Why The RISE Clinic?

At The RISE Clinic, clinical work is not just a job — it is a mission rooted in the belief that every person deserves access to evidence-based, trauma-informed care, regardless of their background, history, or circumstances. Our clinicians work at the intersection of behavioral health, trauma recovery, and reentry support, providing integrated outpatient services that address the full complexity of each client's life. This is not a place where you will treat one symptom and discharge — you will walk alongside individuals through the hardest transitions of their lives and witness transformation that most clinicians never get to see.

Our culture is built on the same principles we teach our clients: authenticity, accountability, emotional regulation, and genuine connection. We believe that clinicians cannot deliver trauma-informed care if they are working in environments that are themselves traumatizing. That is why The RISE Clinic invests deeply in staff wellness — through structured clinical supervision, manageable caseloads, professional development, and a team culture that actually supports the people doing the work. We do not believe in burnout as a badge of honor. We believe that sustainable clinicians produce better outcomes, and we structure our practice accordingly.

Professional growth is not optional here — it is essential. Every member of our clinical team receives ongoing supervision, access to continuing education, and opportunities for advanced training in specialized modalities like EMDR, DBT, and Cognitive Processing Therapy. Whether you are an associate-level clinician building your hours toward full licensure or a seasoned supervisor looking for a leadership role, The RISE Clinic provides the mentorship, structure, and clinical complexity to help you become the practitioner you want to be. We are not interested in clinicians who just want to show up and clock out — we are looking for people who want to grow, lead, and make the kind of impact that ripples far beyond the walls of our clinic.

Beyond the clinical and professional advantages, there is something deeply meaningful about working with a population that the broader mental health system has historically underserved. Individuals navigating reentry, processing trauma, and recovering from substance use are among the most resilient people you will ever meet — and they deserve clinicians who match that resilience with competence, consistency, and genuine care. When you join The RISE Clinic, you are not just filling a position. You are joining a team that believes reentry is not a liability to be managed — it is a life to be rebuilt, and that work begins with clinicians who are willing to do it right.

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Mission-Aligned Work

Every session, every group, every treatment plan connects directly to our mission of rebuilding lives through evidence-based, trauma-informed care. You will never wonder whether your work matters.

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Trauma-Informed Culture

We practice what we teach. Our workplace culture is built on the same principles of safety, trust, and empowerment that we instill in our clients — because clinicians deserve that environment too.

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Supportive Team

You will not be isolated in your work. Our clinical team collaborates across disciplines, provides peer consultation, and genuinely supports one another through the weight this work carries.

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Professional Growth

Structured supervision, CEU support, advanced training in EMDR, DBT, and CPT — we invest in your development because better clinicians produce better outcomes for our clients.

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Manageable Caseloads

We do not measure productivity by volume. We measure it by outcomes. Our clinicians carry caseloads that allow for thorough documentation, thoughtful treatment planning, and genuine presence.

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Competitive Benefits

Competitive salary, clinical supervision toward licensure, continuing education funding, and a benefits package designed to sustain the people doing this critical work long-term.

Open Positions

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Licensed Therapist (LCSW / LPC / LMFT)

Full-Time · Alabama

As a Licensed Therapist at The RISE Clinic, you will provide individual and group therapy to clients navigating trauma, reentry, and co-occurring behavioral health conditions. You will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments at intake, develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with each client, and maintain timely, thorough clinical documentation. You will work within an integrated clinical model, coordinating with substance use counselors, behavioral health technicians, and clinical supervisors to ensure seamless, coordinated care. Your clinical judgment, therapeutic alliance, and commitment to evidence-based practice will directly shape the trajectory of your clients' recovery.

Requirements

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, or related field
  • Active Alabama license (LCSW, LPC, or LMFT) in good standing
  • Minimum 2 years post-licensure clinical experience
  • Trauma-informed care training preferred (EMDR, CPT, or DBT)
  • Experience working with reentry, justice-involved, or underserved populations
  • Strong clinical documentation and electronic health record skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary with performance-based increases
  • Free clinical supervision for associate-level staff
  • CEU support and advanced modality training funded
  • Collaborative, mission-driven clinical team
  • Manageable caseload with dedicated documentation time
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
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Behavioral Health Technician (BHT)

Full-Time · Alabama

The Behavioral Health Technician plays a vital role in the day-to-day clinical operations of The RISE Clinic. You will support the clinical team by facilitating psychoeducational groups on topics including anger management, stress coping, communication skills, and relapse prevention. You will monitor client progress through structured check-ins, assist with the intake process by gathering initial screening information, and maintain accurate documentation of client participation and behavior observations. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about behavioral health, eager to gain supervised clinical experience, and wants to make a direct impact in a reentry-focused outpatient setting.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or equivalent
  • BHT certification preferred (or willingness to obtain within 6 months)
  • Experience in reentry, behavioral health, or community-based settings
  • Strong interpersonal and group facilitation skills
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries in high-intensity environments
  • Dependable, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive

Benefits

  • Competitive hourly rate with overtime eligibility
  • Supervised clinical hours toward licensure requirements
  • CEU support and professional development funding
  • Collaborative team with mentorship from licensed clinicians
  • Direct experience in evidence-based group facilitation
  • Health benefits and paid time off
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Substance Use Counselor (CAC / ADC)

Full-Time · Alabama

The Substance Use Counselor provides specialized counseling to clients with substance use disorders, many of whom present with co-occurring mental health conditions and trauma histories. You will facilitate individual and group counseling sessions focused on recovery, relapse prevention, and harm reduction; coordinate dual-diagnosis treatment with the broader clinical team; and maintain compliance documentation for regulatory and payer requirements. This role requires a clinician who understands that substance use is rarely a standalone problem — it is interconnected with trauma, environment, identity, and survival — and who can deliver treatment that addresses the whole person, not just the diagnosis.

Requirements

  • Certified Addiction Counselor (CAC) or Alcohol & Drug Counselor (ADC) credential
  • Experience working with co-occurring disorders and dual-diagnosis populations
  • Knowledge of evidence-based practices: MI, CBT, relapse prevention
  • Familiarity with Alabama regulatory and compliance documentation standards
  • Experience or willingness to work with reentry populations
  • Strong documentation and coordination skills

Benefits

  • Competitive salary commensurate with credentials
  • Clinical supervision and professional consultation
  • CEU support for certification maintenance and advancement
  • Collaborative team with integrated co-occurring treatment model
  • Caseload designed for depth, not volume
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
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Clinical Supervisor

Full-Time · Alabama

The Clinical Supervisor oversees the clinical operations of The RISE Clinic, ensuring the highest standard of care across all programs and services. You will provide structured clinical supervision to licensed and associate-level clinicians, review treatment plans and clinical documentation for quality and compliance, ensure fidelity to evidence-based treatment models, and manage treatment outcome data to continuously improve clinical effectiveness. This is a leadership role for a seasoned clinician who combines deep clinical expertise with the organizational skills, mentorship capacity, and systems-level thinking required to run a thriving, mission-driven outpatient clinic.

Requirements

  • LCSW or equivalent independent clinical license in Alabama
  • Minimum 5 years post-licensure clinical experience
  • Supervisory experience with proven track record of developing clinicians
  • Deep knowledge of trauma-informed care principles and implementation
  • Experience with treatment outcome measurement and quality assurance
  • Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills

Benefits

  • Senior-level competitive salary
  • Leadership role with clinical and operational authority
  • CEU support and conference attendance funded
  • Autonomy to shape clinical programming and team development
  • Direct impact on outcomes for Alabama's underserved populations
  • Comprehensive benefits package with retirement plan

Submit Your Application

📎 Resume Submission: Please email your resume to info@the-rise-group.org with the subject line: [Position Title] — [Your Name]. Example: "Licensed Therapist — Jane Doe". This ensures your application and resume are matched correctly.